Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

This cute hotel is very central in Kyoto Gion district. Very convenient for sightseeing. Lovely staff. So many little thoughtful extras are included in the room. It's very quiet. Good shower. Comfy bed. All very clean and secure. Just coffee and a slice of toast for breakfast but it was sufficient. Coffee bar right next to the hotel. It's worth considering where you will eat in the evening because everything closes nearby and we walked round and round trying to find somewhere to have a meal. It all felt extremely safe. Great view of the shrine from the rooftop. Good sized room. No TV.

When we opened the door we both had massive grins on our faces. The rooms were very spacious and clean, but it was the attention to detail that won us over. From the RC hotel CD (that we played on repeat and wish we had a copy of!) to the industrial decor, to the box of amenities. The view from the balcony is amazing and the location perfect. Just the size and location alone would make it a bargain, but we really feel we got incredibly lucky to book this hotel. It's just a really cool space! Note - our taxi would not take us to the hotel (dropped at the bottom of the hill) as the streets are narrow and crowded and we also had issues getting a taxi to pick us up when we left. We managed to get an uber from their during our stay with no issues though.

Great location for its price. The hotel is literally on the Yasaka pagoda photography spot where most tourist photos are taken, but it’s tucked away from the street that you will not be disturbed by the tourists. The hotel has a rooftop with breathtaking city view and a unique view of Yasaka pagoda. A lot of tourist spots in Kyoto is also walkable—Ninenzaka, the famous Starbucks Kyoto, Arabica Coffee, Kiyomizu Dera, Kodaji Park even Gion are all walkable from the hotel. Bus stop is also just about 5 minutes walk so transportation is not a problem. The hotel has unique touches to it, sparkling clean, large and spacious. The actual hotel is way better than the photos. Staff are also professional and friendly. I suggest you book the hotel for multiple days as the surrounding area has a lot to offer.